Düsseldorf: Fashion metropolis struggles against relegation |
 The trade fair location Düsseldorf is currently in bad shape. This becomes obvious by the mere fact that the CPD is now the only event organised by the trade fair association Igedo while the number was four not too long ago. They included HMD for
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Record attendance Bubble London |
 This season childrens fashion fair Bubble London received a record attendance with a rise of 37 per cent in visitors on the June 2009 event. Taking place on 31st January and 1st February, it was the largest edition to this date featuring 197 brands from 19
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Tough January for UK's mid-market retailers |
 Mid-market retailers saw a small drop in spending during January, with like-for-likes falling by 1.4 per cent compared to last year, according to the BDO High Street Sales Tracker. Sales plunged by double-digit levels during the first 10 days of the months
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US shoppers return to stores |
 US shoppers are spending again, as a surge of boutiques, high street retailers and upmarket department stores report an increase in January sales. According to the Financial Times, Retail Metrics said its index of chain retailers’ same-store sales
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House of Fraser introduces Crombie brand |
 House of Fraser has announced that it is introducing Crombie into its stores and online shopping site. Since 1805, Crombie has established itself as the iconic symbol of authentic British style. The luxury brand favoured by royalty,
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Red hot tips for St Valentines Day |
 Red is the hottest colour and arouses passion, raising body heat and increasing the heart rate. If you have an important date and want to impress someone special this Valentines Day, wear red says Colour Consultant Jules Standish from
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Jonathan Saunders for Topshop |
 Topshop, the high-street fashion giant, has announced its partnership with the colour and print master Jonathan Saunders is to continue into 2010 with the launch of a new 2010 denim and devore collection, hitting Topshop stores at the end of January. Geometric
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Calling Young Accessory Designers |
 This year Clothes Show London and the Fashion and Textile Museum are teaming up to launch the ‘Young Accessory Designer of the Year’ awards. For the new competition they are looking for young accessory designers, which is taking place at Earls Court 25-27
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AIFW: Highlights of Amsterdam Fashion Week |
 The Dutch capital was fashion central from 27th-31st January during Amsterdam International Fashion Week (AIFW). The week started in style with the opening hosted by Fortis Bank featuring two catwalk shows of budding designers Jan Taminau
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Trade shows in Paris: 2010 a good year |
 International competition in terms of fashion and textile products is inducing Paris to show more than ever all the values intimately associated with design that form its identity. As Etienne Cochet, President of Paris Capitale de la Création, emphasises:
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John Lewis poised to be official Olympic store |
 John Lewis is expected to reveal it has signed a deal to be the official retailer of the London Olympics. As part of the agreement, to be revealed by Andy Street, John Lewis managing director, on Monday, it is expected that the chain will become the appointed
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Benetton continues to invest |
 Italian fashion retailer Benetton confirmed a decrease of -2,8 per cent to €2,050 million, compared to the €2,128 million achieved in 2008. Taking the downturn of the international economy into account, the Company replied effectively to the changing
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Kate Moss for Longchamp collection |
 Kate Moss, who for several seasons has been the face of luxury accessory brand Longchamp, has collaborated with the French fashion house to launch a line of Kate Moss for Longchamp bags. This is the first time the model has put her name
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H&M continues expansion to aid recovery |
 Hennes & Mauritz on Thursday raised hopes of recovery in the European retail sector with its first jump in same-store sales for eight months. Shares in the Swedish group gained more than 8 per cent after it unveiled its December sales figures with
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 Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, said on Thursday that fourth quarter sales jumped 42 per cent to $9.52bn from the year before, as online sales growth in general far outstripped physical stores during the holiday quarter.
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Woolrich celebrates 180th anniversary |
 Celebrating its 180th Anniversary, iconic American outdoor clothing company Woolrich is creating a special collection consisting of 17 of the brand’s more historic models. Seeing an official launch within this year’s Fall/Winter season, two outerwear
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